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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,370

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $4,148

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,169

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $3,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,300 $24,300
Base Invoice $20,130 $22,659
Floor mats 125  
Cargo net 50 69
Cold Weather Package   225
iPod integration   199
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Floor mats 102  
Cargo net 42 55
Cold Weather Package   199
iPod integration   176
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 175 1,568
Options (change) 144 1,503
Destination 895 650
Total Price $22,370 $26,518
Total Invoice $21,169 $24,812

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,858
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,315
Model Year20172008
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine164hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$22,370$26,518
Adjustments for Features-7100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$26,518
Total Invoice$21,169$24,812
Adjustments for Features-6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,497$24,812

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Features Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
ModelForteJetta
TrimEXGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$710$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6720

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Forte vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20172008
ModelForteJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in101.5 in
Length179.5 in179.3 in
Width70.1 in70.1 in
Height56.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,011 lb.3,802 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.9 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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